Jazz on the Avenue: The Music of Sinatra, Bennett, Darin & More – Erich Cawalla All-Star Quartet

Jazz on the Avenue: The Music of Sinatra, Bennett, Darin, & More featuring Erich Cawalla – Vocals/Saxophone, Steve Rudolph – Piano, Bennie Sims – Bass, & Marko Marcinko Drums

Pennsylvania native Erich Cawalla and his All-Star Quartet pay tribute to some of the singer and musician’s greatest musical influences, blending “Old Vegas with Contemporary R&B.”

Tickets are $26.50.

“Jazz has a unique ability to transport us, to give us a chance to step away from the everyday and simply enjoy the moment,” said Yocum Institute. “Jazz on the Avenue is an opportunity to experience that kind of escape while supporting live performance and arts education in our community.”

Following The Music of Sinatra, Bennett, Darin, & More, the Jazz on the Avenue series continues with a diverse lineup of performances.

Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 4:00PM – A Swinging Holiday: The Hot Club of Reading brings together Gypsy jazz and New Orleans hot jazz for a spirited celebration of jazz standards and holiday favorites.
Friday, January 15, 2027 at 7:00PM – An Elegant Evening of Jazz: Gerald Veasley, Diane Monroe, and Tony Miceli come together for an evening of sophisticated, soulful jazz featuring electric bass, violin, and vibraphone.
Friday, March 26, 2027 at 7:00PM – Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest Preview: Local jazz favorites Greg Wilson, Mike Eben, Cliff Starkey, Bennie Sims, and Larry Marshall celebrate the legendary saxophonists who have shaped the genre.
Friday, April 16, 2027 at 7:00PM – Jazz Appreciation Month Celebration – Ragas in Motion” A Saxophone Dialogue: Phil Scarff, Priyank Krishna, and tabla virtuoso Pandit Anoop Banerjee explore the intersection of Indian classical music and jazz.

All Jazz on the Avenue concerts will take place in the Schumo Theater at Yocum Institute for Arts Education, located at 3000 Penn Avenue, West Lawn. Free parking is available.

Tickets for all six concerts are now available for purchase online at www.yocuminstitute.org/jota or at the Yocum Institute front desk. Prices range from $25-$30, making the series an accessible way for audiences to experience outstanding live jazz close to home.